ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — Near Median

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DHA:ACMELAB ACME Laboratories Ltd DHA:ACMELAB
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Price BDT83.60
GF Value BDT126.72
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What is ACME Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ACME Laboratories DHA:ACMELAB 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 0.67. GuruFocus rates DHA:ACMELAB with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT126.72 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 741 Drug Manufacturers companies, ACME Laboratories ranks better than 80.97% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), ACME Laboratories's current share price is BDT83.60. ACME Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT116.25. ACME Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for ACME Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DHA:ACMELAB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 0.67   Max: 0.73
Current: 0.71

During the past years, ACME Laboratories's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.73. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 0.67.

DHA:ACMELAB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
80.97% of 741 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs DHA:ACMELAB: 0.71

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

ACME Laboratories's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was BDT132.273. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is BDT116.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ACME Laboratories  (DHA:ACMELAB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


ACME Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ACME Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ACME Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ACME Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

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DHA:ACMELAB vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, ACME Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


ACME Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, ACME Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ACME Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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ACME Laboratories Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

ACME Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=83.60/116.25
=0.72

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ACME Laboratories's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, ACME Laboratories's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=132.273/330.2130*330.2130
=132.273

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

ACME Laboratories Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201603 0.000 238.132 0.000
201606 77.336 241.018 105.956
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 77.432 241.432 105.906
201703 79.268 243.801 107.363
201706 80.133 244.955 108.024
201709 82.137 246.819 109.889
201712 80.470 246.524 107.788
201803 82.319 249.554 108.926
201806 83.384 251.989 109.269
201809 85.214 252.439 111.468
201812 83.558 251.233 109.826
201903 85.316 254.202 110.827
201906 86.688 256.143 111.756
201909 88.566 256.759 113.903
201912 86.817 256.974 111.560
202003 88.478 258.115 113.192
202006 90.000 257.797 115.281
202009 91.988 260.280 116.704
202012 91.283 260.474 115.723
202103 93.114 264.877 116.082
202106 95.040 271.696 115.509
202109 97.826 274.310 117.762
202112 97.705 278.802 115.722
202203 100.084 287.504 114.952
202206 102.504 296.311 114.232
202209 105.427 296.808 117.293
202212 104.945 296.797 116.761
202303 107.480 301.836 117.585
202306 110.089 305.109 119.147
202309 113.203 307.789 121.450
202312 0.000 306.746 0.000
202403 115.322 312.332 121.924
202406 118.391 314.175 124.435
202409 121.019 315.301 126.743
202412 120.371 315.605 125.942
202503 123.183 319.799 127.194
202509 129.381 324.800 131.537
202512 128.969 324.054 131.420
202603 132.273 330.213 132.273

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 mean?
ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ACME Laboratories and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.67. Over the past decade, ACME Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, ACME Laboratories ranks #141 out of 741 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is ACME Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ACME Laboratories' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is near median its 10-year median of 0.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 0.73. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. ACME Laboratories' value of 0.72 is 59.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACME Laboratories ranks #141 out of 741 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACME Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACME Laboratories' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, ACME Laboratories ranks #141 out of 741 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ACME Laboratories in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79. ACME Laboratories' value of 0.72 is 59.8% below this benchmark. Historically, ACME Laboratories' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.67 vs. the industry median of 1.79, ACME Laboratories has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Drug Manufacturers companies is 1.79, based on 741 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ACME Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.72 is 59.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ACME Laboratories and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACME Laboratories's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACME Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT126.72, compared to a current price of BDT83.60 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.67 and 59.8% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 1.79. ACME Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.72 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ACME Laboratories (DHA:ACMELAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACME Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of BDT83.60 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT126.72. GuruFocus considers ACME Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for DHA:ACMELAB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.72 (near median its 10-year median of 0.67)
  • GF Value™: BDT126.72 vs. price of BDT83.60 (34% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.8% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#141 of 741)

No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:ACMELAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ACME Laboratories Business Description

Address 1/4, Kallayanpur, Mirpur Road, Court de la ACME, Dhaka, BGD, 1207
ACME Laboratories Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of generic pharmaceutical products in Bangladesh. The Company is engaged in manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals formulation products which includes human drugs comprising dosages form like a tablet, capsule, dry syrup, cream, ointment, powder, injection, dry powder inhaler, metered dosage inhaler, suppository, eye and nasal drop, liquid, liquid in hard gelatine, Blow Fill Seal (BFS) products, sachet products; veterinary drugs comprising dosages form like bolus, liquid,injection, water-soluble powder, premix and herbal drugs comprising dosages form like liquid, capsule, tablet, cream. The products of the company are sold in domestic and international markets.
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